Vatican News
Holy Father calls for prayer and penance for Middle East
The Press Office of the Holy See released, today, a communication from Pope Benedict XVI declaring this Sunday a special... Read more
Holy See insists on rights of integrity for Lebanese, Israeli right to peace, and Palestinian right to sovereignty
In today's statement spurring Catholics to pray for peace in the region, Pope Benedict XVI affirmed the rights of Lebanese,... Read more
Benedict offers prayers following tsunami in Indonesia
The Vatican announced, this morning, that Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram of condolence, in the... Read more
Holy See encourages G8 members prior to weekend’s meeting
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace released a statement, today, expressing sadness at the failure of the recent World... Read more
Vatican worried about escalating attacks in Lebanon
Today on Vatican Radio, Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano made a declaration regarding the views of the Holy See... Read more
Vatican issues statement on Milingo reappearance
At midday today, in Rome, the Holy See released a brief statement regarding the reappearance of Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo in... Read more
Vatican: Threats to human dignity are threats to peace
In a brief communiqué, made public today, the Vatican announced the theme of the 40th World Day of Peace, due... Read more
Holy Father, Indian bishops condemn terrorism in Mumbai
On behalf of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram to officials of the... Read more
Holy See reports best financial news in eight years
Cardinal Sergio Sebastiani, president of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See, has announced that while several... Read more
Pope departs for summer holiday
Pope Benedict XVI begins his 18-day summer holiday in the Italian Alps today. Read more
Lombardi replaces Navarro-Valls at Vatican press office
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J. as the new Director of the Holy See Press Office. Fr.... Read more
Pope tells Croatian Bishops to announce gospel values in face of relativism
Pope Benedict XVI today received prelates from the Croatian Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. The... Read more
Pope prays that the world may experience the power of Christ’s Blood
In the greetings he addressed to participants in today's general audience, the Holy Father reminded Polish pilgrims that July is... Read more
Disciples of Jesus must live with Him and like Him, Benedict says
The Apostle John was the subject of Benedict XVI's catechesis during today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square in... Read more
Pope to root for both Germany and Italy in World Cup match
Pope Benedict XVI’s personal secretary, Father Georg Gänswein, said this week with Germany and Italy playing each other in the... Read more
Pope issues statement on Valencia subway tragedy
Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of condolence to Archbishop Agustin Garcia-Gasco of Valencia, Spain, for the death of more... Read more
Vatican announces Pope’s summer schedule
The Vatican Information Service has released a brief schedule for the Holy Father’s vacation and summer residency. Read more
Pope says adults must renew and transmit their faith to their families
Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI devoted the focus of his Angelus message to The Fifth World Meeting of Families, which will... Read more
Real commitment to peace needed in Iraq and the Holy Land, Benedict says
After praying the Angelus today with thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope spoke of the "growing... Read more
Vatican analyst says Pope Benedict on verge of implementing real liturgical reform
Vatican analyst, Sandro Magister, of the online magazine “L’Espresso” says in an article to be published soon that Pope Benedict... Read more
